Description
A hearty dish featuring ground beef and orzo pasta, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until soft.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, and Italian seasoning.
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the orzo pasta and reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: ground beef orzo